Loop Pizza Grill opens new Florida location

October 21, 2015

The Loop Pizza Grill announced its new location in the Nocatee Town Center at 101 Marketside Avenue in Ponte Vedra, Florida.

El Fenix to offer free Sopapillas as Halloween treats

October 21, 2015

To celebrate Halloween, El Fenix announced guests will receive a free pumpkin- or ghost-shaped sopapilla with the purchase of an entrée.

Captain D’s launches new Nashville Hot Fish

October 21, 2015

Captain D’s announced the launch of a new menu item, Nashville hot fish.

Franchising and growth: Expanding into non-traditional spaces

When entering into non-traditional restaurant formats like food courts, universities & airports, re-developing a concept to fit these new operational…

Q3 revenue up at Chipotle

October 20, 2015

Chipotle Mexican Grill reported today that revenue increased 12.2 percent to $1.2 billion during Q3 compared to last Q3 in 2014.

The Pie Hole opening in Qatar

October 20, 2015

The Pie Hole has signed back-to-back international multi-unit franchise deals — first for Japan, and now for Qatar.

Soupman partners with The Grilled Cheese Truck

October 20, 2015

Soupman Inc has signed a Master Franchise Agreement with The Grilled Cheese Truck Inc to launch Original Soupman & The Grilled Cheese Truck mobile units…

Uber, ChowNow partner to provide on-demand delivery

October 20, 2015

Uber and ChowNow, an online ordering and marketing platform for restaurants, are partnering to bring a delivery option to thousands of restaurants that use…

FCES15: Why design is key to customer engagement

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Design is a key aspect for the customer experience and plays directly into the "corporate soul" and building a relationship with customers.

FCES2015: Going mobile no longer ‘if’ or ‘when’ but ‘now’ for the restaurant industry

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Mobile is the most effective way to serve the millennial segment.

FCES15: How failing to adapt leads to failure in business

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Jeremy Gutsche kicked off the 10th annual Fast Casual Executive Summit on Sunday evening at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Miami with a rousing and energetic…

Frank Paci takes the 'Corner' office

October 19, 2015

Frank Paci is taking over as CEO at Corner Bakery Cafe and Il Fornaio, assuming the position previously held by Mike Hislop, who will remain chairman of the…

Sister brands make plans to enter Philippines

October 19, 2015

Fatburger and its sister brand, Buffalo's Café, have signed a master development agreement with Trimark Holdings Inc., a retail operator throughout the…

Editors seeking info for Fast Casual State of the Industry report

October 19, 2015

FastCasual.com is now collecting responses for its annual State of the Industry report.

California Tortilla launches mobile app

October 19, 2015

California Tortilla has created an app with online check-in, ordering and account access.

Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit kicking off in March

October 19, 2015

The event is targeted to corporate executives and will focus on powering franchise growth through technology and leadership.

Treatment of service dogs at restaurants and the law

There can be confusion among restaurant operators about how to provide quality and fair service to customers with service dogs.

Restaurants scaring up Halloween promotions

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Several chains are celebrating Halloween with various promotions.

Vitality Bowls announces growth strategy

October 19, 2015

Vitality Bowls announced it has set a plan to have 100 locations open and in development by the end of 2016.

Pie Five to open first Minneapolis location

October 16, 2015

Pie Five Pizza is opening its first Minneapolis-area location.